HSE International ISSUE 108 | Page 30

SAFETY PRODUCTS & PPE: AURA ® BY TORNADO GLOVES ® AURA BY TORNADO GLOVES User safety is paramount at Tornado Gloves. Time, resource and expertise have been invested in developing the Aura ® Glove, to overcome complex and challenging hazards faced by its end users. R esistance to cut and abrasion is critical when handling materials such as metal, glass, masonry, plastic, and many others with sharp edges and/or rough surfaces. We developed the Aura ® Glove after recognising that a standard coated glove was often not sufficient to cope with these types of hazards. We also identified the need for a tougher glove that could still offer excellent dexterity and grip. The Aura ® Glove is an industry first - combining the dipped glove technologies of the Tornado Technical Range with a split leather palm and finger reinforcement. The glove has endless safe handling properties where the capability of a standard coated glove is exceeded. The Aura ® Glove gives maximum protection to EN388. 30 HSE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY USE Aura ® is ideal for any industry where individuals are handling sharp or abrasive materials or objects, especially where there is a need for accuracy, dexterity and precision. The glove is suitable for (but not limited to) use in the following industry sectors: • Glass • Automotive • Oil & Gas • Engineering • Aerospace • Metal Presswork • Waste & Recycling • Construction • Rail • Agriculture • Utilities QUALITY ASSURANCE Industrial Safety Gloves are ranked using the European Standard EN388, which grades a glove for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance. Aura ® has the highest level of cut and abrasion resistance available in the marketplace; it will exceed the performance of any other coated glove. Aura ® is graded EN 388:2003 4544, meaning it achieves the top score in each category. 